VMware Software as a Service Production Support is designed with your access to SaaS products in mind. We are committed to delivering enterprise-class, worldwide support with a single objective in mind: your success. Our global support centers are staffed around the clock to ensure you have access to the product from your web browser anywhere the internet is available. VMware handles software deployment and maintenance, allowing you to focus on running your business.
| Feature | SaaS Production Support |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | 24 Hours/Day 7 Days/Week 365 Days/Year |
| Length of Service | 1, 2 or 3 years |
| SaaS Updates | Yes |
| Services Supported | Support by Product Matrix |
| Method of Access | Telephone/Web |
| Access to VMware Discussion Forums and Knowledge Base | Yes |
| Max Number of Technical Contacts per Contract | 6 |
| Number of Support Requests | Unlimited |
| Business Hours North America Alaska, Hawaii Latin America Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) Asia, Pacific Rim Japan (APJ) Australia/New Zealand |
Monday - Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (local time zone) 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (PST/PDT) 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (local time zone) 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (GMT/GMT+1) 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Singapore Time) 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (JST) 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Sydney AET) |
| Target Response Times Critical (Severity 1) Major (Severity 2) Minor (Severity 3) Cosmetic (Severity 4) |
30 minutes or less: 24x7 4 business hours 8 business hours 12 business hours |